Air Freight Import Manager

🏢 DP World
📍 Istanbul, TurkeyFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 5mo ago🔄 Updated: 4mo ago
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The Air Freight Import Manager will lead end-to-end air freight import operations, focusing on service excellence and profitability by collaborating with the DP World network and overseas agents. Key responsibilities include developing consolidation solutions, managing supplier relationships through negotiation, monitoring financial performance, and actively supporting sales and commercial activities. The ideal candidate requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in air freight import operations covering end-to-end processes and documentation, strong knowledge of IATA regulations, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role demands strong communication, problem-solving skills, and commercial awareness to drive continuous improvement and business growth.
Required Skills
Productivity & Workplace Tools
Excel
Nice to have:
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Vendor Management
🎁 Benefits & Perks
market competitive compensation package
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferably Logistics, International Trade, or Business Administration), a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in air freight import operations, solid knowledge of IATA regulations and air freight procedures, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong English communication skills.
Description

We are looking for an experienced Air Freight Import Manager who will lead our air freight import operations end-to-end, while driving business growth through strong collaboration with the DP World network and overseas agents. This role will play a key part in developing air freight consolidation solutions, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to revenue growth by actively supporting sales and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational expertise with a commercial mindset to ensure both service excellence and profitability.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end air freight import operations, ensuring high service quality and operational efficiency,
  • Develop and strengthen business relationships within the DP World network and with overseas agents,
  • Create and implement air freight consolidation solutions (including consol shipments and MAWB/HAWB structures) to optimize cost and efficiency,
  • Take ownership of pricing, purchasing, and supplier negotiations to deliver competitive and sustainable solutions,
  • Collaborate closely with the sales team, contributing to business development and actively supporting field sales activities,
  • Monitor operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and customer satisfaction,
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operations to enhance process efficiency and service delivery,

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related discipline,
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in air freight import operations, with a strong understanding of end-to-end processes, documentation, and freight forwarding dynamics,
  • Solid knowledge of IATA regulations, airline operations, and international air freight procedures,
  • Strong command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to effectively communicate with international stakeholders and overseas agents,
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze data, generate reports, and support both operational and commercial decision-making processes,
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams,
  • A proactive, solution-oriented professional with strong problem-solving capabilities, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment,
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and overall business growth,
     

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone

 

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